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2024 July


The best early Prime Day tool deals to shop right now

The best early Prime Day tool deals to shop right now

Keep in mind, while the M12 (12-volt) batteries do offer a bit less power than the M18 line of Milwaukee tools, they'll still provide around 275 in-lbs of torque to both the drill and the impact driver.


Rivian Is Winning Over Tesla Owners Tired Of Elon Musk’s Antics

Rivian Is Winning Over Tesla Owners Tired Of Elon Musk’s Antics

As part of China’s strict system of capital controls, Beijing requires companies to get government approval for overseas direct investment above a certain threshold, which is typically an arduous and months-long bureaucratic process.


Toyota Sharpens the GR86 With Mechanical Upgrades

Toyota Sharpens the GR86 With Mechanical Upgrades

In case you're wondering why some of the images show a GR86 with glorious steel wheels, that's the cup car tailored to compete in a dedicated racing series.


Insurance companies with the cheapest national average rates

Insurance companies with the cheapest national average rates

People on the low or high ends of the age spectrum also tend to see higher insurance costs, but the most impactful factors relate to the driver’s record of behavior on the roads.


UAW president Shawn Fain under investigation; watchdog says union is uncooperative

UAW president Shawn Fain under investigation; watchdog says union is uncooperative

“The Monitor’s assessment is that the Union’s delay of relevant documents is obstructing and interfering with his access to information needed for his investigative work,” Barosky's Monday report reads — later noting that, if not resolved in the coming weeks, court intervention may be necessary.


BMW U.S. EV Sales Improved To Near-Record Level In Q2 2024

BMW U.S. EV Sales Improved To Near-Record Level In Q2 2024

Meanwhile, BMW's all-electric car sales noticeably improved, almost beating the previous records and expanding its EV share to over 15%.


BMW Neue Klasse EV Coupe caught testing in new spy photos

BMW Neue Klasse EV Coupe caught testing in new spy photos

Long suggested as a natural evolution from the standard motor-and-axle layout offered by current EVs, hub motors needed some development time to overcome a few inherent disadvantages, key among them the amount of un-sprung mass they add to each suspension corner.


Mini John Cooper Works Electric: This Is It

Mini John Cooper Works Electric: This Is It

There are no photos of the interior, but we expect a pretty similar look to the JCW trim that’s available on the Cooper SE, including a round infotainment screen, funky dashboard covers and a JCW-themed steering wheel and seats.


Americans to set July Fourth travel record: ‘We’ve never seen numbers like this’

Americans to set July Fourth travel record: ‘We’ve never seen numbers like this’

NEW YORK — High fuel costs and the threat of a hurricane are not expected to dampen Americans' desire to hit the road this summer, with vacationers preparing for record travel to kick off Fourth of July holiday festivities.


GM will pay $146 million fine because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

GM will pay $146 million fine because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Transport Campaign for the environmental group Center for Biological Diversity, said the violations by GM “show why automakers can’t be trusted to protect our air and health, and why we need strong pollution rules.


The best rental car companies, according to Consumer Reports — and the worst

The best rental car companies, according to Consumer Reports — and the worst

The flagship brand of Hertz Global Holdings is one of the oldest rental car companies in the country, with founder Walter Jacobs launching the firm in Illinois as Rent-a-Car some 106 years ago.


No, Volodomyr Zelensky’s Wife Didn’t Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

No, Volodomyr Zelensky’s Wife Didn’t Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The site has what it falsely purports to be an invoice for the car, and a deepfake video on Instagram of someone claiming to be a dealership employee announcing the sale of a Tourbillon to Zelensky.